QA Officer

Hewitt – the most influential & trusted provider of high claims organic protein

Hewitt is on a mission to become the most trusted and influential supplier of organic, high-claims animal proteins. With a commitment to unrivalled quality and consistency, we serve customers and consumers in over seven countries through a vertically integrated global supply chain—from farm to plate. We proudly support the growing demand for nutritious, sustainable, and high-quality red meat.

Our purpose is simple: "To feed the world with a system that lasts forever."

With a rich family history spanning over 120 years, the Hewitt family has always been dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Guided by the simple philosophy of 'treat the land well, treat people well, and treat animals well', the company has grown from its humble beginnings as a beef cattle farm in central Queensland, into a global business. Today, brothers Mick and Ben Hewitt lead the vision and development of supplying market leading organic and high-claims products that meet the demanding specifications of large, fast-paced supermarket retail chains, foodservice operators and wholesalers.

We champion regenerative organic agriculture, passionately commit to animal welfare, actively support the communities we serve, and lead the world in biodiversity and carbon management practices. For decades, Hewitt has proudly supplied many of the world's largest food wholesalers and retailers, earning numerous industry awards and recognitions for our efforts.

Our retail brand portfolio includes Cleaver's Organic Meat, the most trusted organic meat brand in Australia.

Could you be our next QA Officer?

The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems across Hewitt Foods Australia's contract red meat processing and further processing (FPP) facilities. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards, and contributes to the delivery of safe, high-quality products.

What can you expect day to day?

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct routine inspections and audits across kill, bone, and FPP facilities to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and company quality standards.
• Monitor and verify CCPs and other food safety controls in accordance with site-specific HACCP plans.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality systems, including document control, traceability, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist in the preparation for third-party audits (e.g., export, customer, regulatory).
• Assist in onboarding requirements for new markets/country access.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain product specification sheets.
• Maintain accurate and timely QA records and reports.

Issue Management & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in the investigation and resolution of non-conformances, customer complaints, and product recalls.
• Liaise with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement.

Training & Staff Development

• Conduct training and coaching of operational staff on quality and food safety procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a red meat processing environment (kill, bone, or FPP) preferred
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety legislation
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software systems
• Experience with export certification and regulatory compliance
• Exposure to quality systems such as BRC, SQF, or ISO 22000
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime:

• Competitive Remuneration Package.
• Ongoing Professional Development.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Provider, For You & Your Family.
• A Fun & Vibrant Culture.

Hewitt is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Let us know if we can make any reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in the job application process.

By applying for a role with Hewitt, you acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for the role.

All candidates will be contacted in due course.